Message From the President Clarkson University: A Cornerstone of Excellence

This past spring, I was honored to be named the 17th President of Clarkson University. In the days, weeks, and months since I have had the opportunity to get to know the greater University community, and I have been impressed by the diligence of our faculty, staff, and students. They work tirelessly doing the things that matter to have an impact in the world through education, research, service, and innovation that matter to the world.

I often remark that world-class universities require world-class partnerships — and Clarkson has them. Our alumni, corporate partners, government representatives, and other community stakeholders invest in the building blocks that are central to who we are as an institution. They are the people who, alongside us, ensure that Clarkson is a cornerstone that launches accelerated career opportunities for our students and alumni who, in turn, create the solutions that impact the future.

I am grateful to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking community. This issue of Clarkson Magazine highlights examples of the way Clarkson is pushing into new frontiers that benefit not only our students but also the global stakeholders who rely upon us for research and innovation. What Clarkson and our partners and alumni do matters. I hope this magazine will serve as a reminder that everyone has a story to share about how and why Clarkson matters to them — I encourage you to share your story with us and to amplify it in your own networks.

Why does Clarkson matter to you? Share your story at engage.clarkson.edu/why-clarkson-matters.

The bonds that we create and that connect us to this University are lifelong. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming years to continue to build from the cornerstone of excellence that begins at Clarkson University.

Let’s Go Tech!

Marc P. Christensen Ph.D., P.E. President